PreCip Lightweight Raincoat, Men, Waterproof, Windproof & Breathable

A good quality waterproof jacket that is more stylish than a sports specific shell and that is reasonably packable. Biggest niggle is that it can get a little clammy in warmer weather, however zipped side vents do help. Recommended for normal use, but not for active use on warm and wet days.ProsFully waterproofGood quality seams and zips and feels like it will last a long time.Zipped side ventsGood pocketsQuite stylish for every day use.Very light and packs down to size of grapefruit.Doesn’t crease when packed.Packs to about size of a grapefruitGiven that it is just worn for short periods it is comfortableConsCan get a little clammy if humid and above 19c but ok as long as no strenuous activity is involved.The hood is far too large and obscures visibility. Wearing a baseball cap underneath does stabalise the hood, but it can look a bit weird (I don’t mind, ‘weird’).Hood can fall protrude from collar when rolled up because there is only 1 central strap.Not advisable to be used for sports or moderate activity.It rustles a bit when it is worn.

I bought this after having my eye on one for years. I was going to Australia for a month and needed something lightweight, dependable and not expensive. It seemed like a good middle ground between a cheap Pac a Mac and a bells and whistles £200 + job.After using it for several months, I'd say that's exactly what it is. It's definately proved to be waterproof, having kept me dry in Australian storms, and also the good old British weather once back at home. Packs up very small (into its own pocket if you want, but I just stuff mine into my bag). I get a lot of compliments and it really fits well. I am a large and this is slightly oversized, allowing just enough room for other layers.I use it for cycling too. The jacket isn't massively breathable so after an hour's riding with only this and a t shirt, some condensation can appear in the sleeves. There are pit zips that help with this though.I'd say that this is a good, all round jacket that keeps you dry and would potentially make up part of a decent, budget walking/hiking set up that also doesn't look out of place in the town.Be aware that the red is just a shade off of pink. I was unsure to start, but now really love the colour.

Great jacket. Took it with me to Japan last year and have been using it ever since whenever I go hiking and have to contend with some light rain and the like. Fares fine against moderate hail and snow, too. Packs down very *very* well and also acts as a good cover for your pack if you have to leave it out in the rain while camping and it's really spitting bullets.Only qualm is that the DWR coating/etc wore out obscenely fast and didn't work too well to begin with. The first time I used it near-zero in the rain and mist up a mountain, it soaked itself fairly fast, outside-in. Thankfully I can guarantee that it is indeed waterproof: dry as a fresh piece of toast on the inside.On another note, do not recommend for extreme amounts of rain or very *very* high wind. The thing will soak through and if your sizing is even a tiny bit off, proceed to flap around as if calling for a second descent of Christ.

Lightweight which is exactly what I was looking for.Does tend to get a little sweaty on the arms though.I should have noted that it came from the US and ordered a size smaller. It's a little too big form me, but does mean it will go over a fleece.Packs away really well, once you realise you turn the pocket from the inside not the outside.Love the colour, different to the Blues, blacks and greys I usually have.

I already have Marmot's ultra - lightweight waterproof trousers which i have used extensively and they still work good as new. I was expecting this jacket to be a little heavier but it is lightweight and knowing its made of the same things as the trousers i believe this jacket will be equally waterproof and durable. Already used it in heavy rain, worked great. awesome for long distance walking, running and cycling.

It's really light and excellent at keeping you dry, the collar works really well and the hood is even big enough for my gigantic head! The drawstrings on the hood and waist, as well as the cuff straps, work to keep rain out. The pockets are roomy and the whole thing actually looks alright as long as it isn't scrunched up. It's great for sporadic weather as it breathes really easily, so hot spots of sun aren't too much of a bother.Only minor gripe might be that in wind it's difficult to keep your face dry, I have to hold the hood peak down a bit. I think that's more because of the size of my head though, as I tend not to use the hood drawstrings too much as they bring the shoulders up and make my upper body look like a tent. Maybe with a smaller head you could do them up tighter to protect your face in the wind.Other than that though it's a great, lightweight, easily stowed jacket that looks great and works well.

This is my 4th PreCip Jacket in 12 years...what can say......well the fit is a little closer that the last one of 4 years ago but not too much and is still about right for the size (large - I'm 6'2" 45 inch chest and 38 winch waist).Performance feel and toughness is great and it packs down to very little and weighs next to nothing.Fit is good benefiting from a good usable hoot and angel wing arm movement with just the right length in the sleeve.Performance and feel have improved over previous versions so this t one is even better that the earlier models.The venting options (pockets and pit zips make it great for a cycle touring jacket as you can always get good airflow.I have a full spec Event mountaineering jacket for Winter and the Alps but for everything else this is my go to jacket.I've tried the North Face, Patagonia and Montane equivalent jackets over the years but this one always wins out over the rest in terms of extended use performance and usability.Cant recommend it enough.